Deadhanded

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of dead-handed. alt-of, alternative

    "The Westminster Gazette referred to 'the withering touch of deadhanded departmentalism"."

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"The Westminster Gazette referred to 'the withering touch of deadhanded departmentalism"."

Etymology

From dead + handed.

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